James Thompson, 70, of Indianapolis, passed away in his home on April 9, 2016. He was born January 16, 1946 in Noblesville to the late Robert and Elsie (Newby) Thompson. James was an United States Air Force veteran. He worked for Navistar for 42 years and retired in 2010. James was preceded in death by his brothers, Larry Bowen, Paul and Micheal Thompson. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 13, at 10:00 am in Hampton-Gentry Funeral Home, Plainfield, where friends may call on Tuesday, April 12, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Inurnment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Ila Thompson; son, Dennis (Rebecca) Thompson; brothers, Allen, Dale Scott (Linda), Jerry (Marcia), David (Dorothy) and Steve (Debra) Thompson; 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.